The Chechen leader has made similar public statements in the past about stepping down, but has always remained in power.

Ramzan Kadyrov said he's asked Putin to be allowed to step down as Chechen leader, but says Russia's president is the only ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov today, May 7, Russian Presidential spokesman ...

The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov asked to be dismissed. He said this in an interview with the publication Chechnya ...

The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, commented on rumors of his resignation to journalists. "I've heard the rumors too. They ...

The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is asking for his resignation. He does not want to remain in office, Vedomosti informs.

Ramzan Kadyrov, seen here meeting Vladimir Putin in Chechnya, said he wants to step down.Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via Reuters ...

Chechen Republic leader Ramzan Kadyrov is a long standing ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin. Kadyrov is the head of ...

The head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, said he has asked "to be relieved of my post" amid rumors of ill health ...

Ramzan Kadyrov said he's asked Putin to be allowed to step aside as Chechen leader. Kadyrov has previously hinted at the move, citing his long rule. Possible successors include Muslim Khuchiev and ...